Go, also known as Golang, is an open-source statically typed compiled language developed by Google. It is designed for efficiency, simplicity, and reliability. Its strong support for concurrent programming and its efficient handling of dependencies make it ideal for complex application development.

If you’re seeking Go developers, you have two primary options: traditional hiring methods and pre-vetted talent platforms like ours. Traditional approaches involve networking at industry events, job postings, and seeking referrals from professionals in your network.

On the CloudDevs platform you can find a curated pool of highly skilled Go developers, saving you time and effort in the hiring process. Simply provide your requirements, review the talent profiles you’re matched with, schedule interviews with your chosen candidates, and make your hiring decision with confidence.

The average salary for Go developers in the United States is approximately $134,263 according to Talent.com. Comparatively, if you were to hire a remote Go developer from Latin America with CloudDevs, it should cost an average of $90,000 per year.

Yes, Go developers are in high demand due to the rising popularity of the Go language for developing efficient and scalable web applications. Many companies and organizations require skilled Go developers to build innovative and performance-oriented applications. With Go’s robust feature set and the continuous growth of the web app market, the demand for talented Go developers remains strong.

Several notable companies and organizations hire Go developers for their software development projects. Here are a few examples:

• Google: Google, the creator of Go, employs many Go developers to build and maintain their numerous services. 
• Uber: Uber employs Go developers for building and optimizing their extensive microservices architecture. 
• Dropbox: Dropbox relies on Go for server-side development, improving efficiency and performance. 
• Twitch: Twitch uses Go for various backend services and APIs to handle high traffic and user interactions. 
• Docker: Docker, the popular containerization platform, is written in Go, requiring expert Go developers for maintenance and feature development.

When you hire a Go developer with CloudDevs, you’ll have a 7 day risk-free trial period of up to 40 hours, where you can review their work and their compatibility with your team. If you’re not satisfied with your developer’s work for any reason, we’ll find you a replacement immediately and you will not be charged for your first 7 days.

It can be hard to find great Go developers due to the high demand for Go engineers in the United States. The TIOBE Programming Community Index ranks Go as the 7th most popular programming language for 2025, and Go won Programming Language of the Year in 2016.

Golang is also the preferred language for leading companies like Coinbase, Notion, Comcast, CrowdStrike, GitLab and Dropbox.

If you’re struggling to find elite Golang developers, try CloudDevs today to tap into our vast network of senior, pre-vetted Latin American Go developers in just 24 hours.

The most common method for hiring Go developers is using job boards such as LinkedIn and Indeed. However, this method can be very slow. According to Glassdoor, it takes an average of 35 days to hire a software developer in the US.

With CloudDevs, you can save over a month on hiring using our pre-vetted talent pool. Our Golang developers have already been interviewed and undergone a coding challenge, allowing you to hire in just 24 hours.

Yes. CloudDevs aims to facilitate one of the fastest hiring processes in the market. After your initial consultation with a CloudDevs representative, you can hope to have up to 3 talent profiles from our pre-vetted talent pool in your inbox within 24 hours. Based on your speed of arranging screening calls and finalizing your pick, you can hope to start working with a Go developer from CloudDevs in under 24 hours.